From Quintus Ennius (239 - 169 B.C.). He served in the Roman army as a centurion during the Second Punic War. Cato brought him to Rome, and he became a Roman citizen in 184. B.C.

He wrote tragedies and comedies adapted from the Greek, satires, epigrams, a didactic poem on nature, a poem on mythology, a poem on Scipio's victory over Hannibal, and the Annals, a history of Rome in eighteen books.

1. A canopy extending out from the entrance of a building that shelters those getting in and out of vehicles: Andre had a porte-cochere connected to his house that people could drive under and be protected from rain or other bad weather conditions as they got out of their cars.
2. Etymology: from French, "carriage entrance"; which came from Latin porte, "gateway" + coche, "coach".

1. A heavy curtain that is hanging over or in a doorway to replace the door or for decoration: The doorway between the living room and the hallway where Pamela's mother is living has a portière instead of a door.

A portiere is often made of some heavy material; such as, velvet, and it is usually put on a brass rod so it can be moved occasionally and be opened and closed like a door.

1. To come upon or to meet casually or unexpectedly once more.
2. To return into conflict with an enemy, an army, etc. in a battle or some contest.
3. To be faced with or to contend with something or someone at another time: Mark re-encounters many obstacles in his work as a computer specialist.

1. A method for re-activating and controlling the combustion of fuel in an internal combustion engine again.
2. To arouse the passions of or to excite again: "His words caused the re-ignition of hatred for him."
3. The repetition of setting something on fire: "He ignited the brush earlier and it died down, and then, the wind caused the re-ignition of some of the limbs that were not completely burned."

1. To give up or to relinquish something: Latonya agreed to resign her position as treasurer of the group rather than face an inquiry into the missing funds.
2. Formally to renounce one's position in a government or other organizational situation: The king decided to resign from the throne so he could marry the woman he loved.
3. To agree or to accept something as inevitable: Jeremy feels that he must resign himself to staying home on Friday night.

To sign a written or printed document for a second or more times: Because Alisha's signature was illegible on the original check, she had to re-sign it when she went to the bank.

Because of a perceived conflict of interest, Debora was forced to resign from her job; however, after an investigation, she was cleared of any charges and so she was able to re-sign her contract and to resume her work.

1. A place frequented by people for relaxation or recreation: Morgan was thinking about going to the ski resort this winter.
2. Something that is final or a last possible option: The company will only declare bankruptcy as a last resort.

Since Eugene was going to a resort for the weekend, he had to re-sort his clothes to be sure he would have the right clothing for the trip.